Muslims follow a prayer cycle that is usually at fixed times during the day, depending on the sun. Muslims direct their prayers to a specific direction, as they face the Ka’ba while praying, an ancient temple located in the town of Mecca. Each Muslim requires approximately 1.2m × 0.6m (4' x 2') of floor space on which to perform Salat. This allows them to place their forehead on the floor whilst kneeling, just touching shoulders with those on either side of them, so a prayer room should ideally be large enough to accommodate them.

Muslims follow ablution before praying, and thus they need specific washing facilities. Water should be clean and flowing. A Wudu foot-washing trough provides for the washing of hands, the face, and feet during the ablutions before Islamic prayer. The sleek design of Wudu foot-washing troughs minimises the potential for splash-back.